HAITI

 



 

 

The Nation

 

Even before the catastrophic earthquake, Haiti was known as the least developed country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest nations in the world.  About 80% of the population lives in abject poverty, ranking the country second-last in the world.

 

Nearly 70.5% of all Haitians depend on the agriculture sector, which consists mainly of small scale subsistence farming.  The country has experienced little formal job creation over the past decade and has consistently ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world.



CURRENT CONDITIONS IN HAITI

  • Half of the population faces starvation.
  • 75% of Haitians live on less than $2 a day, half live on less than $1 per day.
  • One-third of infants are born underweight.  Acute and chronic under-nutrition among children and pregnant women is severe.
  • The unemployment rate is close to 80 percent.
  • The annual expenditure on healthcare per person is $54 (compared to $4,499 in the U.S.).
  • There are over 163,000 AIDS orphans in the country.
  • One-third of children die before their 5th birthday.

CHRIST THE ROCK’S 20-YEAR INVOLVEMENT IN HAITI

  • Medical team trips to provide primary medical care to the people of Hinche.  Hundreds of people suffering from a wide range of ailments are seen during these trips, which happen twice a year.
  • Both medical professionals and non-medical individuals are invited to participate by serving in orphanages and building relationships in various villages.

WHAT CAN WE DO?



PRAY

  • For our involvement.
  • For the March medical trip to Hinche and future short-term trips.
  • For our ministry partners in Haiti.

GO Reach Farther by going on a Haiti Discover Trip!

  • Haiti Medical Trips

    2nd week of November, 2012

    Registration Deadline: August 15th

GIVE

  • Goat for a Haitian family.  The goat will produce milk for the family and any offspring that are reared through the goat will be distributed to another family in need - $50.
  • Cow for a Haitian family.  Milk for the family and offspring distributed to another family in need - $400.
  • Drinking water for a family - $25 per unit.
  • (You can find these opportunities on our online giving page.)

 

   

The Paperwork! 

Just a few forms to fill out and you are on your way:

                       

For more Information contact the church office @ 730-8383, or e-mail global@christtherock.org